Penfolds : Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz by Nigo 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2022 by Nigo de Penfolds

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a bright red hue with violet reflections.

Nose
The bouquet unveils a classic Penfolds style with mahogany and cigar box aromas. Powdery notes accompany fragrances of summer fruits, gentle Christmas spices and red currant, elevated by delicate pastry aromas.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its supple tannins and deep cocoa notes. The character of the cabernet fully expresses itself with vibrant fresh fruit and subtle oak. A rustic note of sourdough bread accompanies exuberant flavors of plum, blackberry, wild blackberry and cherry, especially Morello cherry.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, game birds and aged hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

This wine can be enjoyed now but will continue to evolve until around 2050. A one-hour decantation will fully reveal its complex aromas.

An exceptional Australian wine from the finest terroirs of Southern Australia

The estate

Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary at Magill Estate in Southern Australia, Penfolds now spans several Australian wine regions such as Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. The estate is distinguished by its iconic cuvées and sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. Penfolds combines ancestral methods with the development of new viticultural techniques, making it one of the most renowned estates worldwide.

The vineyard

This Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz by Nigo is crafted from grapes sourced from five emblematic regions of Southern Australia: McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and Wrattonbully. Each terroir contributes its own specificity to the final blend, benefiting from varied climatic conditions and diverse soils that allow optimal expression of the cabernet sauvignon and shiraz grape varieties.

To celebrate its 180th anniversary, Penfolds unveils a limited edition of its iconic cuvée Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz, imagined by Nigo, a creative figure in fashion, art and music and a fine wine enthusiast. Launched in 2023, this exclusive collaboration—Nigo is indeed Penfolds’ first creative partner—is inspired by the traditional Asian graphic pattern Ichimatsu Moyou, embodying unity and prosperity.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage is characterized by contrasting climatic conditions across the regions. McLaren Vale benefited from cooler-than-average weather with late harvests allowing ideal maturation. Coonawarra experienced spring frosts followed by a hot summer promoting even veraison. Barossa Valley saw a cool, stormy spring followed by a dry December that preserved natural acidity. Padthaway and Wrattonbully also enjoyed favorable conditions despite some climatic challenges, producing grapes of exceptional quality.

Winemaking and aging

Aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, 36% of which are new.

Blend

51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Shiraz.